Poet. Member of the Manchester Literary Club. *Chambers’s Journal* ledger entry for
the poem “Parted,” published on 21 June 1884, gives his address as 51 Chapman St,
Manchester (NLS Dep 341/369). The *Chambers’s Journal* Authors’ Book entry for 12
May 1884 adds “Hume” to the address (NLS Dep 341/295). Biographical information: *Papers
of the Manchester Literary Club*, vol. 12, 1886. (AC)